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Episode 3

Orangutan DiarySeries 1
Episode 3 of 5

Michaela Strachan and Steve Leonard present a series featuring orphaned and rescued orangutans in Borneo. There is tragedy when a newly arrived baby fights for its life.

There is tragedy at the rescue centre when a newly arrived baby fights for its life. Michaela hopes for the best and is encouraged when her favourite orphan Lomon finally starts to make some progress.

Steve helps out at the place where young orangutans like Grendon and Ellie learn the skills that will equip them for a life in the wild. As the school day ends there's a dramatic interruption - a female orangutan is giving birth back at the rescue centre. Qualified vet Steve rushes to help.

29 minutes

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Mon 1 May 201719:30
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterMichaela Strachan
PresenterSteve Leonard
Executive ProducerSara Ford
Series ProducerNigel Pope

Broadcasts

  • Tue 3 Apr 200719:00
    BBC One Scotland
  • Wed 4 Apr 200719:00
    BBC One except Scotland
  • Sun 8 Feb 200917:30
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Wed 11 Dec 201314:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Wed 11 Dec 201315:15
    BBC Two HD, Northern Ireland, Wales & England only
  • Wed 8 Jan 201419:30
    BBC Four
  • Tue 21 Jun 201619:30
    BBC Four
  • Mon 1 May 201719:30
    BBC Four

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